In an Australian exclusive, French dream pop, chill-out electronica wizards Air return to Melbourne next month for a one-off concert.
Staged as part of the Victorian Government's Always Live music programme – a 17-day statewide celebration of more than 100 shows of contemporary live music – Nicolas Godin and Jean-Benoît Dunckel aka Air will perform their seminal masterpiece 'Moon Safari' in full at Sidney Myer Music Bowl.Released in 1998 and brimming with lush electronics, swooning songcraft and lashings of irresistible European-hued retro-futurism, 'Moon Safari' is littered with modern-day classics like 'All I Need', 'Sexy Boy', 'La femme d'argent' and 'Kelly Watch The Stars'.
"We were a duo doing some electronic thing, dreaming of selling 10,000 copies and being recognised by other musicians as cool. Then suddenly, we met the world," Dunckel recalls their early days.
A quarter century later, the enduring appeal of 'Moon Safari' is unmistakable. It remains a timeless mood, a sonic haven that bewitches you in a state of bliss throughout.
As Dunckel describes it, the album is "a deep, universal spell, full of love and mystery". While Godin simply calls it "perfect".
Adds Always Live Chief Executive Officer Psyche Payne: "It's incredible to watch our season grow, giving even more opportunities for people to enjoy live music right here in Victoria.
"Adding the legendary duo Air to our 2024 programme, performing their iconic 'Moon Safari' album in an open-air setting, is an exciting highlight in an already jam-packed 17 days of live music across the state.
"It's moments like these that capture the essence of what Always Live is all about – creating unforgettable music experiences for fans and artists alike."
Tickets on sale from 10am (local time) on 12 November.
Air play 'Moon Safari' as part of Always Live at Sidney Myer Music Bowl (Melbourne) on 4 December.
